Director of Business Strategy (Open Source)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Open-Source Business Strategy to lead and expand our open-source hardware and services initiatives. This role is pivotal in identifying key trends and opportunities, driving strategic growth, fostering community engagement, and building sustainable business models around open-source hardware and associated services, including safety data sharing and efficacy data sharing. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in open-source ecosystems, business development, and the intersection of technology and life sciences.

Strategic leadership

• Develop and implement a visionary strategy for open-source hardware and services aligned with organizational goals.
• Champion the integration of open-source principles across all business functions, ensuring alignment with product, legal, and operational teams.
• Build and nurture partnerships with global open-source communities to drive innovation and collaboration.
• Act as a thought leader in the industry by representing the organization at conferences, forums, and events.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities for revenue generation.
• Collaborate with engineering, research, product, and commercial teams to create commercially viable offerings based on open-source hardware.
• Position the organization as a leader in industry-specific open-source initiatives by leveraging market insights and emerging trends.

Community Development

• Foster relationships with the global open-source community to promote adoption of the company’s hardware and services.
• Act as a bridge between internal teams and external stakeholders to incorporate community feedback into strategic decisions.
• Enhance the company’s reputation within the open-source ecosystem through active participation in collaborations and partnerships.

Operational Excellence

• Establish governance frameworks for open-source contributions and usage within the organization.
• In collaboration with the Quality and Regulatory team, ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across all operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to streamline processes for developing and deploying open-source solutions effectively.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in leading open-source initiatives or businesses, preferably within hardware or life sciences domains.
• Strong understanding of open-source ecosystems, including governance models, licensing frameworks, and community dynamics.
• Extensive experience in business development or commercialization of innovative technologies.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes, potentially including pre-clinical, lab-on-a-chip, organoid and human models.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams such as engineering, legal, marketing, and research.
• Demonstrated success in driving large-scale innovation projects or organizational transformation initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with open-source hardware development or contributions to relevant projects.
• Knowledge of data governance processes related to healthcare or biological research data.
• Strong communication skills for articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.